Reply To: Lois & Speed (DRTDT)

[Alana McGee]

And as for the precision stuff. We do cover that next lesson, but basically yes, what your plan was is fine. Non-snow globe brain being the key factor. We don’t say that to be rude- but you can see how your state as a handler can impact communication with your dog.

Yes, dig out the clicker, it will help. Don’t be stingy with the bowing/downs etc though. We like those. Remember, it is a gradual process and a chain of behaviors.